Major European capital preparing for terror attack during Eurovision as major security plans revealed

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Vienna is working on a large-scale security operation for this year's edition of Eurovision amid fears of a terror attack or mass protest.The Austrian capital will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest amid controversy over Israel's participation.Austrian broadcaster ORF, which is overseeing the event, said it has "refined" security plans since the last time it hosted, in 2015.Austria's terror alert is at the second-highest level on its five-grade warning system, and has been ever since a planned terror attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024 was foiled by US authorities.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It did, however, result in all three concerts by the international country star being cancelled - and ORF is hoping to avoid a similar fate for Eurovision.Security will be supported by the FBI, operating remotely from New York to monitor potential cyberattacks.Before the rehearsals for the semi-finals start on Saturday, a canine unit will sweep the hall for...

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